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In 1923, he married Juliet Richenda Barclay, the daughter of Theodore Barclay of Fanshaws, Hertford.<ref name=Young2012 /> They had |
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* [[Adrian Swire|Sir Adrian Swire]] |
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Revision as of 17:56, 26 April 2015
John Kidston Swire | |
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
| Spouse | Juliet Richenda Barclay |
| Children | John Anthony Swire Adrian Swire |
| Relatives | John Samuel Swire (grandfather) Barnaby Swire (great nephew) |
John Kidston "Jock" Swire (1893-1983), was a British businessman, chairman of Swire Group from 1946 to 1966.
Early life
He was the son of [John Swire of Hubbard's Hall, Harlow, Essex, and grandson of John Samuel Swire.[1] He was educated at Eton College, and University College, Oxford.[1]
Career
John Kidston Swire became a director of Swire Group in 1920, and was chairman from 1946 to 1966.[1]
Personal life
In 1923, he married Juliet Richenda Barclay, the daughter of Theodore Barclay of Fanshaws, Hertford.[1] They had four children:
- John Anthony Swire
- Sir Adrian Swire
- daughter
- daughter
References
- ^ a b c d Gavin Young (26 April 2012). Beyond Lion Rock: The Story of Cathay Pacific Airways. Faber & Faber. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-571-28726-0. Retrieved 26 April 2015.